Musings from Marilyn

Knit a Vintage Mod 60s “Pop” Pullover Sweater (Pattern)

Posted February 13th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

I love this image of a leggy, mod model (circa 1965) posing in a tree modeling a “Pop” sweater to knit. She is the epitome of mid-sixties mod style! I think she looks very on-trend for today, with her black leggings, ankle booties, and long sweater. The heavy eye makeup, nude lip, and bangs and… Read more »

Catherine Deneuve for Chanel No. 5 Perfume, 1976

Posted February 11th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

I love this vintage 1976 ad for Chanel No. 5 perfume featuring French actress and model, Catherine Deneuve. Catherine is just glorious, with her perfectly symmetrical features and luminous skin and hair. She was the perfect Chanel muse in the 1970s – that perilous time for Chanel when it was considered a “near-death” brand –… Read more »

Vintage 50s Fisherman Knit Turtleneck Sweater Pattern

Posted February 4th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

The Fisherman Knit sweater comes in and out of fashion, but will always remain a classic! This is a gorgeous knitting pattern from 1958. It features beautiful cable knit details and a turtleneck neckline. Pattern and size chart are below: Happy Knitting! 😀 ~Marilyn

TAB Keeps You Light On Your Feet!

Posted February 3rd, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Food, Vintage.

Tab diet cola was introduced in 1963, and was all the rage in the 60s and 70s. This vivacious ad from 1976 depicts three fun people doing the “TAB dance”. I love the mid-seventies jeans styles: overalls, bell bottoms and cuffed at the knee. With only one calorie, Tab helps keep you light on your… Read more »

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Perfume, 1976

Posted January 24th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

This is a vintage 1976 oh-so-French ad for Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche perfume. I love how it captures Paris’ Left Bank (Rive Gauche) skyline, with a bottle of perfume floating away on a blue balloon. I didn’t get into the more sophisticated YSL fragrances until the 1980s, when I was working in corporate banking…. Read more »

Knit a Vintage 50s St. Moritz Ski Sweater (Pattern)

Posted December 21st, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

This is a fantastic vintage 1958 knitting pattern for the “St. Moritz” ski sweater! It has a cool geometric design that feels very modern. Plus, I love the sophisticated Grace Kelly-esque model all dolled up for a day on the slopes. Instructions and sizing are below. Happy knitting (and skiing)! 😀 ~Marilyn

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